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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,776.67, 16,163.16 and 2,983.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,776.67, 16,163.16 and 2,983.66 is: 4,474.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,776.67 : 16,163.16 = 2,983.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,776.67/16,163.16 = 2,983.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,776.67x = 16,163.16 × 2,983.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,776.67x = 48,225,373.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,225,373.97/10,776.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.98

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